Basketball Recap: Salem Snaps Ten-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

By Team Reports Jan 12, 2025, 6:44pm

Basketball Recap: Salem Wildcats vs. Vandalia Vandals

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Salem won the last time they faced Vandalia and things went their way on Saturday too. The Salem Wildcats slipped by the Vandalia Vandals 57-56.

Leading Salem to victory were Noah Nix and Ryegan Warren. Nix went 6 of 8 on his way to 15 points, while Warren went 6 for 10 on his way to 13 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Ayden Rose, who posted nine points and seven rebounds.

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Previous 5 Games

01/11/25 @ Vandalia57-56
01/09/25 vs Roxana43-49
12/30/24 vs Chester43-55
12/28/24 vs Christopher54-35
12/28/24 vs Mt. Carmel37-42

Salem's victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-13. As for Vandalia, their loss dropped their record down to 8-10.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Salem Wildcats challenge the Breese Central Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Vandalia, they will challenge Hamilton County at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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